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Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale debuts in the UK at Goodwood Festival of Speed

News Desk 2 15/07/2024

This year, the Goodwood Festival of Speed will feature Alfa Romeo with the debut of the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale at a public international event other than in Italy. In addition, only a few days after its dynamic debut to the international press, the Alfa Romeo Junior will be on show in a section

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What the UK general election could mean for Middle East real estate investors

News Desk 2 02/07/2024

The UK will go to the polls this week (4th July 2024) to elect a new government and the results could be significant for Middle East real estate investors. Barratt London has looked at what the two major parties say in its manifesto and how it might have an impact on those looking to purchase […]

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TauRx Submits UK Marketing Authorisation Application for HMTM as a Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease

News Desk 2 01/07/2024

TauRx Pharmaceuticals Ltd, a global leader in tau-based research in Alzheimer’s disease (AD), has announced the submission of a UK Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) for hydromethylthionine mesylate (HMTM) for treatment of mild cognitive impairment (MCI-AD) and mild to moderate stages of dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. HMTM has been designated by the UK’s

Business UAE

UK Faces Exodus Of 9,500 Millionaires In 2024

News Desk 2 22/06/2024 0

UAE Ropes In World’s Migrating Millionaires The United Kingdom UK) is expected to experience a staggering net loss of 9,500 millionaires in 2024. This projection, outlined in the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report 2024, newly released by Henley & Partners, marks a substantial increase from the 4,200 millionaires who departed last year, a record-breaking

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University of Manchester retains number 1 ranking in the UK

News Desk 2 14/06/2024

The University of Manchester has today (12 June) been named top in both the UK and Europe, and second in the world for meaningful contributions towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) in the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings.  With a unique commitment to achieving the UN Sustainable Development

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Bright Capital Investment signs agreement with leading UK school

News Desk 2 14/05/2024

Bright Capital Investment has entered into a collaboration agreement with Reigate Grammar School International to establish a group of premium UK curriculum schools in the United Arab Emirates. Shaun Fenton OBE, Executive Headmaster of Reigate Grammar School, and Sean Davey, Global Business Director for Reigate Grammar School International were welcomed by Bright Capital

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CONTINENTAL GT V8, GTC V8 AND FLYING SPUR V8 LEAVE THE UK, EUROPEAN AND MEAI MARKETS

News Desk 2 13/05/2024

Bentley Motors is today confirming the retirement of its current-generation 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine from the Continental GT, Continental GTC and Flying Spur model lines. The first regions to see the current V8 version depart will be the UK, Europe and MEAI, with other areas to follow later. While the current engine will live on […]

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QVC Signs Multi-Year Contract Extensions with SES in Germany and the UK

News Desk 2 07/05/2024

Home shoppers across Germany, Austria and Switzerland as well as the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland will continue to receive an immersive, high-quality in-home shopping experience as QVC Germany and QVC UK have extended their partnerships with SES in multi-year agreements. For QVC Germany, the extension secures capacity on SES’s prime neighbourhood at […]

Aviation Defence & Security

UK Military Orders 6 Airbus H145 Helicopters

Arnold Pinto 25/04/2024 0

To Be Deployed In Cyprus And Brunei The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has ordered six Airbus H145 helicopters. The procurement, aimed at modernising the rotary fleet and streamlining operations, underscores the UK government’s commitment to optimising resources and enhancing capabilities across various operational domains, ensuring the nation’s security remains

Watches

Owners Disposing Luxury Watches To Raise Funds

News Desk 1 20/04/2024 0

Due To Cost-Of-Living Crisis In UK In the face of an escalating cost of living crisis, luxury watch owners are resorting to pawnbrokers to convert their cherished timepieces into cash, as evidenced by a staggering 36% increase in transactions over the past year, according to data from The Watch Register. The data, extracted from The […]

Appointments

World Physiotherapy CEO Set To Depart In May 2024

News Desk 1 25/03/2024 0

New CEO Recruitment Drive Is On Jonathon Kruger, the CEO of World Physiotherapy, will retire in May 2024 after nearly eight years. Kruger took the helm in mid-2016 and is leaving for a new opportunity. During his leadership, Kruger was pivotal in driving strategic initiatives that significantly shaped the global physiotherapy profession. His efforts led […]

Travel

Top 10 holiday destinations that UK travellers love

News Desk 1 20/03/2024 0

Dubai places fourth on the global list When UK holidaymakers plan trips abroad, they seek diverse experiences that blend relaxation, culture, and adventure. A significant aspect they look for is favourable weather. They often prefer destinations with sunny climates, particularly during the colder months in the UK. Coastal areas with pristine beaches are trendy, offering

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UAE-BASED PLAYBOOK SET TO EXPAND INTERNATIONALLY, STARTING WITH THE UK

News Desk 1 19/03/2024

Playbook, the UAE-based lifestyle platform offering live F&B and leisure experience listings, is set to expand into the UK market, launching with 200 venues in London by April 2024, and a further 2,000 venues in the second quarter of the year. The initial partner brands will be at and around the city’s entertainment district, Convent […]

Automotive

Rolls-Royce pays homage to its Goodwood-era inaugural vehicles

News Desk 1 15/03/2024 0

RR-0.01 and RR-0.02 lovingly restored Rolls-Royce Motor Cars pays homage today to the inception of the Goodwood era with a heartfelt tribute to its inaugural vehicles. Contrary to popular belief, the genesis of Rolls-Royce’s modern renaissance did not begin with delivering the first new Phantom in 2003. Instead, it was heralded by the unveiling of […]

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Canon recognized with highest A score for its climate change activities from CDP

News Desk 1 28/02/2024

Canon Inc. announced today that the company was recognized by U.K. based non-profit organization CDP[1] for its transparency and leadership concerning initiatives in the field of climate change and was given an A score, which is the highest rating. The CDP evaluates major companies and local governments worldwide on their efforts to tackle environmental issues. […]

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Vertiv Acquisition of CoolTera Ltd. Boosts Liquid Cooling Portfolio

News Desk 1 11/12/2023

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today announced that subsidiaries of the company have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the shares of CoolTera Ltd. (CoolTera), a provider of coolant distribution infrastructure for data center liquid cooling technology and certain assets, including

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ENEC and UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero sign MoU at COP28

News Desk 1 11/12/2023

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The MoU between ENEC and the UK DESNZ was signed at the Net Zero Nuclear Summit on the sidelines of COP 28 in Dubai, UAE, by His Excellency Mohamed Al Hammadi, […]

Real Estate

UK is increasingly losing favour with HNWIs

Arnold Pinto 26/11/2023 0

London’s status as a global financial hub is on the decline The allure of the United Kingdom, particularly London, as a haven for migrating millionaires is waning, marking a stark departure from its historical status. Over the past decade, a reversal in this trend has seen the UK losing more high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) than it […]

NEWS DESK GCC UAE

UK’s ‘Assisted Living’ property investments unveiled in UAE

News Desk 1 18/11/2023 0

Leading international off-plan property consultancy, LH1 Global, is reporting record returns after launching a series of ‘Assisted Living’ apartments in partnership with leading housing associations and developers in areas throughout the UK where demand is urgent. LH1 Global is currently meeting with new Broker Partners throughout UAE to present the opportunity to their

Gitex Tech

UK-based Endava makes its debut at GITEX Global 2023

Arnold Pinto 11/10/2023 0

Company exhibiting in collaboration with Dubai Internet City Endava, a leading London, UK-headquartered SaaS provider specialising in digital evolution, agile transformation and automation, is commemorating its inaugural presence at GITEX Global 2023 by showcasing its next-generation solutions under the theme ‘Driving Digital Acceleration Across the Middle East’. GITEX